Pluto Evidence
... Pluto is not a planet because it has not cleared out its local neighborhood. When a planet has cleared its local neighborhood, there are no other objects flying where it orbits. Any object that passes near the planet either gets pulled into the planet or gets flung away by the planet. Because the pl ...
... Pluto is not a planet because it has not cleared out its local neighborhood. When a planet has cleared its local neighborhood, there are no other objects flying where it orbits. Any object that passes near the planet either gets pulled into the planet or gets flung away by the planet. Because the pl ...
Chapter 27 – The Planets and the Solar System
... 2. Outer Planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto a. 1st four are called Jovian – or Jupiter like b. very large gaseous planets with no rocky crust c. low density due to size d. have ring systems e. Pluto is an oddball – not dense enough to be terrestrial; too small to be Jovian B. Mercu ...
... 2. Outer Planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto a. 1st four are called Jovian – or Jupiter like b. very large gaseous planets with no rocky crust c. low density due to size d. have ring systems e. Pluto is an oddball – not dense enough to be terrestrial; too small to be Jovian B. Mercu ...
Space Science Chapter 1 Study Guide
... Space Science Chapter 1 Study Guide Answer Key 1. What is a constellation? A constellation is group of stars that form a pattern in the sky. 2. Our solar system is made up of what? The Sun and its family of orbiting planets, moons, and other objects. 3. Radio telescopes gather radiation with what ty ...
... Space Science Chapter 1 Study Guide Answer Key 1. What is a constellation? A constellation is group of stars that form a pattern in the sky. 2. Our solar system is made up of what? The Sun and its family of orbiting planets, moons, and other objects. 3. Radio telescopes gather radiation with what ty ...
planet
... What is a planet? • Complicated definition - “A celestial body orbiting a star or stellar remnant that is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, is not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion, and has cleared its neighboring region of planetesimals.” • Simpler definition - A “large” ...
... What is a planet? • Complicated definition - “A celestial body orbiting a star or stellar remnant that is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, is not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion, and has cleared its neighboring region of planetesimals.” • Simpler definition - A “large” ...
Formation of the Solar System Target 1 Notes
... There are __________________ planets and a number of dwarf planets that orbit the sun. You need to know that our solar system consists of the __________________ rock planets; Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, and the __________________ gaseous planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The inner a ...
... There are __________________ planets and a number of dwarf planets that orbit the sun. You need to know that our solar system consists of the __________________ rock planets; Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, and the __________________ gaseous planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The inner a ...
Chapter 27 – The Planets and the Solar System
... Neptune was found after astronomers predicted its location mathematically in 1846 Winds over 2000 km/hr Becomes the 9th planet when Pluto is taken close to the Sun due to Pluto’s highly elliptical orbit ...
... Neptune was found after astronomers predicted its location mathematically in 1846 Winds over 2000 km/hr Becomes the 9th planet when Pluto is taken close to the Sun due to Pluto’s highly elliptical orbit ...
Our Solar System
... entirely of hydrogen and helium. • Saturn has many rings made of ice. Saturn’s rings are very wide. They extend outward to about 260,000 miles from the surface but are less than 1 mile thick. • Saturn has 18 known moons, some of which orbit inside the rings! • It takes Saturn about 30 years to orbit ...
... entirely of hydrogen and helium. • Saturn has many rings made of ice. Saturn’s rings are very wide. They extend outward to about 260,000 miles from the surface but are less than 1 mile thick. • Saturn has 18 known moons, some of which orbit inside the rings! • It takes Saturn about 30 years to orbit ...
day 2 - The Solar System Presentation
... dominate their orbits. For example, in 2006 it was determined that Pluto was NOT a true planet because it does not dominate its orbit. ...
... dominate their orbits. For example, in 2006 it was determined that Pluto was NOT a true planet because it does not dominate its orbit. ...
Universe Game - Science
... Q. Name the 9 planets. Q. Between which planets in our A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, solar system are asteroids found? Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto A. Mars and Jupiter Q. Which planets have rings? Q. Which is larger – galaxy or solar system? A. Saturn and Uranus A. galaxy Q. Of what is ...
... Q. Name the 9 planets. Q. Between which planets in our A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, solar system are asteroids found? Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto A. Mars and Jupiter Q. Which planets have rings? Q. Which is larger – galaxy or solar system? A. Saturn and Uranus A. galaxy Q. Of what is ...
Unit 8: Astronomy
... life to exist Only place where life has been found so far You should know a lot about this planet by now! ...
... life to exist Only place where life has been found so far You should know a lot about this planet by now! ...
Formation of a Solar System Notes Integrated Science 2 Name: Pd: I
... Through a process called _____________________, the heavier elements accreted to a planet sink to its core, while the lightest elements float on the planet’s surface. In the box to the right, draw a differentiated planet. ...
... Through a process called _____________________, the heavier elements accreted to a planet sink to its core, while the lightest elements float on the planet’s surface. In the box to the right, draw a differentiated planet. ...
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... The Solar System Study Guide 1. The solar system is made of the Sun and its eight planets along with many dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, and comets 2. The known planets in the solar system are: Mercury, Venus, Earth , Mars, Jupiter, Saturn , Uranus, Neptune and what was once known as Pluto is now ...
... The Solar System Study Guide 1. The solar system is made of the Sun and its eight planets along with many dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, and comets 2. The known planets in the solar system are: Mercury, Venus, Earth , Mars, Jupiter, Saturn , Uranus, Neptune and what was once known as Pluto is now ...
Nine Planets and Counting
... inside the orbit of Neptune. The two planets are still billions of miles apart. Challenge students to find out the details of Pluto’s orbit. When will it happen again? In their lifetimes, will Neptune ever again become the farthest planet from the Sun? Have students create ellipses and circles so th ...
... inside the orbit of Neptune. The two planets are still billions of miles apart. Challenge students to find out the details of Pluto’s orbit. When will it happen again? In their lifetimes, will Neptune ever again become the farthest planet from the Sun? Have students create ellipses and circles so th ...
EARTH LIKE PLANETS SHOULD BE QUITE COMMON IN THE
... assumed it to be average in every way. Now a new study by Northwestern University astronomers, using recent data from the 300 planets discovered orbiting other stars, turns that view on its head. "These other planetary systems don't look like the solar system at all," said Prof Frederic Rasio, senio ...
... assumed it to be average in every way. Now a new study by Northwestern University astronomers, using recent data from the 300 planets discovered orbiting other stars, turns that view on its head. "These other planetary systems don't look like the solar system at all," said Prof Frederic Rasio, senio ...
planet
... planet in the solar system, but because additional objects have been discovered including Eris which is 27% more massive, the IAU reclassified Pluto and the other objects as dwarf planets. The New Horizons spacecraft was launched on January 16, 2006 and will make its closest approach to Pluto on Jul ...
... planet in the solar system, but because additional objects have been discovered including Eris which is 27% more massive, the IAU reclassified Pluto and the other objects as dwarf planets. The New Horizons spacecraft was launched on January 16, 2006 and will make its closest approach to Pluto on Jul ...
Largest mountain in solar system
... • Chunks of rock that move around in the solar system. • Called different things based on their location and movement: *Called a Meteor – if it burns up in a planet’s atmosphere *Called a Meteorite – if it strikes the surface of a planet or moon ...
... • Chunks of rock that move around in the solar system. • Called different things based on their location and movement: *Called a Meteor – if it burns up in a planet’s atmosphere *Called a Meteorite – if it strikes the surface of a planet or moon ...
Objects in the Universe
... • On which moon/planet could you jump the furthest? • Moon • On which planet would you jump the shortest? • Jupiter • Why would you jump the shortest on that planet? • It has more gravity so you would be “weighed” down. ...
... • On which moon/planet could you jump the furthest? • Moon • On which planet would you jump the shortest? • Jupiter • Why would you jump the shortest on that planet? • It has more gravity so you would be “weighed” down. ...
The sun
... Olympus Mons, a 550 km wide volcano, is the largest volcano in the solar system and covers an area about the size of Arizona. It is 27 km high in contrast to Mt Everest on Earth at 8.85 km. ...
... Olympus Mons, a 550 km wide volcano, is the largest volcano in the solar system and covers an area about the size of Arizona. It is 27 km high in contrast to Mt Everest on Earth at 8.85 km. ...
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... Solar Eclipse When the Moon moves directly between Earth and the Sun, and the Moon casts a shadow on Earth’s surface. ...
... Solar Eclipse When the Moon moves directly between Earth and the Sun, and the Moon casts a shadow on Earth’s surface. ...
Terrestrial Planets
... • Next 4 planets after Mars. • Seperated by inner planets by the asteroid belt. • Larger, more gaseous, and lack solid surfaces. ...
... • Next 4 planets after Mars. • Seperated by inner planets by the asteroid belt. • Larger, more gaseous, and lack solid surfaces. ...
Formation of the solar system
... 2)There are 4 "terrestrial planets" and the moon with densities greater than 3 gm/cm . These are "rocky" planets - presumably mostly Fe, Si, O and other "heavier" elements. 3) The asteroids are between Mars and Jupiter - a large (˜2000) group of minor planets. The largest of Ceres (760 km diameter). ...
... 2)There are 4 "terrestrial planets" and the moon with densities greater than 3 gm/cm . These are "rocky" planets - presumably mostly Fe, Si, O and other "heavier" elements. 3) The asteroids are between Mars and Jupiter - a large (˜2000) group of minor planets. The largest of Ceres (760 km diameter). ...
Bugs 6 Photocop section 3-4.qxd
... © Elisenda Papiol and Maria Toth 2005. Bugs 6. Published by Macmillan Publishers Limited. ...
... © Elisenda Papiol and Maria Toth 2005. Bugs 6. Published by Macmillan Publishers Limited. ...
Astronomy 1010 - The University of Toledo
... In 1781, the planet Uranus was discovered telescopically from Britain by William Herschel. In 1845, a Cambridge mathematician, John Couch Adams, based on the law of gravitation, predicted the existence of an unseen planet, to account for the fact that Uranus was being pulled slightly out of position ...
... In 1781, the planet Uranus was discovered telescopically from Britain by William Herschel. In 1845, a Cambridge mathematician, John Couch Adams, based on the law of gravitation, predicted the existence of an unseen planet, to account for the fact that Uranus was being pulled slightly out of position ...
IAU definition of planet
The definition of planet set in Prague in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) states that, in the Solar System, a planet is a celestial body which: is in orbit around the Sun, has sufficient mass to assume hydrostatic equilibrium (a nearly round shape), and has ""cleared the neighborhood"" around its orbit.A non-satellite body fulfilling only the first two of these criteria is classified as a ""dwarf planet"". According to the IAU, ""planets and dwarf planets are two distinct classes of objects"". A non-satellite body fulfilling only the first criterion is termed a ""small Solar System body"" (SSSB). Initial drafts planned to include dwarf planets as a subcategory of planets, but because this could potentially have led to the addition of several dozens of planets into the Solar System, this draft was eventually dropped. The definition was a controversial one and has drawn both support and criticism from different astronomers, but has remained in use.According to this definition, there are eight planets in the Solar System. The definition distinguishes planets from smaller bodies and is not useful outside the Solar System, where smaller bodies cannot be found yet. Extrasolar planets, or exoplanets, are covered separately under a complementary 2003 draft guideline for the definition of planets, which distinguishes them from dwarf stars, which are larger.